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British surnames such as Williams, Jackson, Robinson, Harris, Davis, Brown and Jones are also common among people of non-British descent, such as African Americans due to slavery. [citation needed] Garcia and Martinez represent the rapid growth of several Hispanic communities in the United States. According to the table below, from the 2000 U.S ...
Lists of most common surnames. Lists of the most common surnames by continent : List of most common surnames in Asia. List of most common surnames in Europe. List of most common surnames in North America. List of most common surnames in Oceania. List of most common surnames in South America.
Alonso de Ojeda(c.1466–c.1515) is noted as the discoverer of South America, as commander of the fleet with Juan de la Cosaand Amerigo Vespucci. John Cabot(c.1450–c.1500) was an Italian navigator who was the first European that sailed along to North American coast in 1497 since the Norse 500 years prior. Vasco da Gama(c.1460–1524).
Franco-American Flag [citation needed]. French Americans are U.S. citizens or nationals of French descent and heritage. The majority of Franco-American families did not arrive directly from France, but rather settled French territories in the New World (primarily in the 17th and 18th centuries) before moving or being forced to move to the United States later on (see Quebec diaspora and Great ...
Prince Boston (born 1750), sued for and won his freedom in a 1773 U.S. jury trial. Prince Estabrook (1741–1830), enslaved by Benjamin Estabrook; fought in the Continental Army and was wounded at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Prince Whipple (1750–1796), enslaved by American General William Whipple.
Below is a list of male golfers, professional and amateurs, sorted alphabetically. Category:Lists of golfers contains lists of golfers sorted in several other ways: by nationality , by tour and by type of major championship won ( men's , women's or senior ).
James VI and I (1566–1625), King of Scots and of England and Ireland. Christine James (born 1954), Welsh poet and academic. Clive James (1939–2019), Australian author, poet and memoirist. Ernst Jandl (1925–2000), Austrian writer, poet and translator. Klemens Janicki (1516–1543), Polish poet in Latin.
Since the office was established in 1789, 45 men have served in 46 presidencies. The first president, George Washington, won a unanimous vote of the Electoral College. [ 4] Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms and is therefore counted as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States, giving rise to the discrepancy between the ...